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Schools hire associate director of student engagement
After a monthslong search, CSB/SJU welcomed Minnesota Morris graduate Andrew Kroska to the student activities office. His work includes coordinating with clubs and campus programming, leadership development and student interaction.
Multicultural Center opens, provides new space for student conversation
Following years of discussion, the goal of a physical space for diversity and inclusion has finallly come to fruition. The new center, a renovated version of its former area in Murray Hall, offers more room for student interaction with better accessibility.
Lecture series begins Sept. 29
Interdisciplinary discussion is a foundational value of the liberal arts. Grand Illuminations, an upcoming lecture series organized by Professor Tony Cunningham with funding and support
Ceremony celebrates expanded Abbey organ
The celebration, held almost a year after the new organ was complete due to the COVID-19 pandemic, featured a blessing, performances by CSB/SJU choirs and playing of the organ.
Schools require masks and vaccines for all
With exemptions available, vaccines are required for all students, staff and faculty on campus. Masks are mandatory while indoors for the time being.
Fires cut short Collegebound trip
First-year students on this year's Collegebound trip had to flee the Boundary Waters after warnings of dangerous wildfires spread their way.
Mullen starts as SJU Transitional President
On June 1, Dr. Jim Mullen assumed a role as Transitional President of SJU for a one-year term. Mullen previously served as president of three
Remembering 9/11 two decades later
Campus groups honored the victims of 9/11 by placing 2,996 flags in the lawn outside the Quad, climbing 110 flights of stairs and remembering former Johnnie football player Tom Burnett Jr.
Senates to consider new seat proposals
The Indigenous Students Association requested that the Senates consider new seats addressing diversity, equity, inclusion and decolonization. The Senates are evaluating the suggestion this year.
Johnnies get new health services
SJU students can now take advantage of university-run healthcare on both campuses.